ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Recreation Center is collecting any new or used ice hockey gear as part of its hockey gear drive. 

The equipment will be used for families in need of gear participating in area ice hockey programs. 

Donations can be left at the front office of the facility on West Street in Rockport anytime during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

The MRC would like to have donations in by April 30. 

For more information, call 236-9400.